Guidelines for Application for A Certificate of Character

The Certificate of Character is governed by the Certificate of Character Act 2012 (No 18/2012). It is an official document issued by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions which states whether a person has previous convictions recorded against him/her.

Who may apply

·Any Citizen of Mauritius;

·Non Citizen who holds a resident/ work permit in Mauritius.

How to apply

Contact the Police Divisional Headquarters where you reside with the following documents (the original and two photocopies thereof):

·Birth Certificate(computerized A4 format)

·National Identity Card/ Passport for Non Citizen

·Marriage Certificate (where applicable)

·Proof of Residence in Mauritius

Applicants from abroad

Applications made from abroad can be processed through the Mauritian Embassy/ High Commission in the country where application is made.

Where to Apply?

At the nearest Police Divisional Headquarters as follows:-

Contact No. Contact No.

Piton DHQ 2645364Port Louis South DHQ2118917

Rose Hill DHQ 4674408 Port Louis North DHQ2171154

Flacq DHQ 4011329Moka Police Station 4020975

Curepipe DHQ6702990 Rose Belle DHQ6274317

Rodrigues DHQ8310601

Opening Hours:

Mondays to Fridays0900 hrs to 1430 hrs (Except for collection up to 1600 hrs)

On Saturdays0900 hrs to 1100 hrs (Except for collection up to 1130 hrs)